| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| lunar |
of or having to do with the moon. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| theory |
a reasonable, widely accepted explanation for why something happens. |
| unlimited |
having no limits, bounds, or restrictions. |